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Major city · Vietnam

Soc TrangSóc Trăng

Spend a half‑day to a full day in Soc Trang to see the Bat Temple, Clay Pagoda and the Ngã Năm floating market; no need to stay overnight.

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Soc Trang is a small Mekong Delta city with a strong Khmer heritage. Its main attractions – the Bat Temple, Clay Pagoda and the nearby floating market – are within walking distance or a short xe ôm ride, making a day visit sufficient.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
VND
Best months
Dec–Apr (dry season, cooler temps)
avoid May–Oct (rainy season, flooding risk)
Airports
VCA · SGN
Nights
0–1 (day trip optional)

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Soc Trang: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 5Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
  • Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
  • Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
  • Vietnam ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
  • Vietnam ↗Crossing streets: walk slowly and steadily; motorbikes flow around you — do not stop or run.
  • Vietnam ↗Carry Vietnamese đồng in small notes; many stalls and taxis are cash-only.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Soc Trang113 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Soc Trang, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Khmer‑style templesBat Temple fruit‑bat showFloating market at Ngã Năm
Airports
VCA Can Tho International Airport (About 60 km (37 mi) north, 1 h by road) · SGN Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) (About 231 km (144 mi) south, 5 h by bus)
Phrases
Vietnamese phrasebook

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →

Warmest May (34°C (93°F)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Soc Trang: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

2 rd

Feb

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

2 rd

Mar

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

4 rd

Apr

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

6 rd

May

34°C (93°F)

25°C (77°F)

12 rd

Jun

34°C (93°F)

26°C (79°F)

15 rd

Jul

34°C (93°F)

26°C (79°F)

16 rd

Aug

34°C (93°F)

26°C (79°F)

15 rd

Sep

33°C (91°F)

25°C (77°F)

12 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

8 rd

Nov

31°C (88°F)

23°C (73°F)

4 rd

Dec

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

2 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Walk anywhere in town under an hour; xe ôm motorbike taxis are plentiful – agree on price before boarding.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Bat Temple

go

Door to door: ≈15 min total

Xe ôm 5–10 min from city centre

Arrive 30 min before sunset for the fruit‑bat show.

Clay Pagoda

go

Door to door: ≈10 min total

Walk 5 min north of the river

Notable for dragon pillars and a white tiger statue.

Ngã Năm Floating Market

go

Door to door: ≈2 h round trip

Rent a boat from the riverbank, 50 km (31 mi) north

Early morning (05:00–06:00) busiest; boat hire USD2–3.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Le Phong

Budget hotel, air‑con rooms, 100,000–200,000 đ per night

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₫80,000–120,000 (≈ US$4–5) excl. bed
Mid
₫120,000–200,000 (≈ US$5–8) excl. bed
High
₫200,000 (≈ US$8)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Budget hotel room2 × 3 nights × ₫150,000₫900,000
Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × ₫120,000₫720,000
Trip total≈ ₫270,000 per person per day, bed included₫1,620,000≈ US$65

Le Phong or similar

2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Meal (hotpot, local dishes)₫100,000–150,000 (≈ US$4–6)
Boat hire to floating marketUSD2–3 (≈₫45,000–70,000)
Xe ôm (5 km)≈₫30,000

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe; traffic can be chaotic and English is rare – plan transport and language support.
  • Very few English speakers; carry a phrasebook or translation app.
  • Xe ôm fares vary – confirm price up front.

Emergency numbers

Police
113
Fire
114
Ambulance
115

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Soc TrangSóc Trăng

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My bed tonight

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សូមទៅអាសយដ្ឋាននេះTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police113
  • Fire114
  • Ambulance115

Embassy

US consular services are in Ho Chi Minh City; other nations use the US embassy in Hanoi.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • HCMC → Soc Trang bus: ≈₫350,000, 5 h (check)
  • Xe ôm within town: ≈₫30,000 per short ride (check)

Say or show

  • សួស្តី — Hello (sousdey)
  • តើតម្លៃប៉ុន្មាន? — How much? (tae tamlay ponman?)
  • ខ្ញុំមិនស្គាល់វៀតណាមទេ — I don't speak Vietnamese (khnhom min skol viatnam te)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Soc Trang. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Dec–Apr (dry season, cooler temps) · avoid May–Oct (rainy season, flooding risk) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a night at Le Phong for a relaxed pace.
  2. Combine Soc Trang with a Mekong Delta tour from Can Tho.

Meanwhile

Back to Vietnam

Sources

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